Beer is a yeast-fermented alcoholic beverage consisting primarily of water, malted cereals, and hops (Young, n.d.). Although its alcohol content can vary from <1% to over 15%, the typical beer contains about 5% alcohol by volume (Logan et al., 1999).
Lower Extremity Review
Guest Perspective: Effective Analogies to Improve Patient Understanding
There are any number of quotes we can use that pokes at the perpetual issue of clinicians using overly complex terminology when communicating with patients about their health. “One good analogy is worth three hours discussion” – Dudley Field Malone
By Talysha Reeve
Venous Leg Ulcers and Concomitant Lymphedema
To achieve the best outcomes for patients with venous leg ulcers (VLU), a definitive and accurate diagnosis must be achieved. Many papers regarding VLU management assume a simplicity in the diagnosis given the relative commonality, neglecting the associated lymphatic…
By M. Mark Melin, Caroline Fife, Marlin Shul, Monika Gloviczki, Adelaide Herbert, Heather Barnhart (Hettrick), Amy Kaufman, Karen Andrews, Sandra Rosenberg
Natural Zinc Ion Based Technology for Next Generation Compression and Wound Care Devices
Material selection can strongly impact medical device performance and patient experience. Selection of the optimum materials in combination with the design, will influence how the device performs in promoting recovery, increasing lymphatic fluid, regulating moisture and…
By Cristina Acevedo, PhD; Ian Crane; Rohit Kankaliya; Rajib Mondal, PhD; Albert Ortega; Kevin Urman, PhD
Chronic Lipodermatosclerosis in a Patient with Functional Venous Disease
Case Report: 70-year-old man with a BMI of 57.1 presenting with bilateral symptomatic tributary varicose veins, chronic lipodermatosclerosis and venous ulcers of both lower limbs. There was no history of DVT or PE. He has central obesity with overhanging anterior abdominal wall.
By Preshy Varghese, MBBS, MMed, FRCS, FRACGP
Innovative Compression Technology May Reduce Hospital Visits and Improves Self-Care in Venous Leg Ulcer Patients
The cost of treatment, such as nursing time required for application of products and the number of clinical visits, is a significant expense in venous leg ulcer (VLU) care. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an innovative compression technology that delivers a well-defined pressure, invariant of applier skills, leg shape, and without the need for reapplications due to edema reduction.
By Andreas Nilsson and Josefin Damm
Exercise Training Modes Lower Resting Blood Pressure
In an effort to establish an optimal antihypertensive exercise prescription, researchers from Kent, England, conducted a large-scale pairwise and network meta-analysis on the effects of various exercise modes on resting blood pressure. They looked at 270 randomized controlled trials with more than 15,800 patients.
Inflammatory Markers in Diabetic Foot Infections
This meta-analysis of 10 studies with 785 patients confirmed the significant association between diabetic foot infection and 3 inflammatory markers: white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP) level, and procalcitonin (PCT) level. The meta-analysis indicated that mean WBC count (standardized mean differences…
Use of Removable Boot vs Cast After Ankle Surgery: Cost-Effectiveness vs QoL
In a unique combined study, researchers from multiple institutions across the United Kingdom compared a removable boot with plaster cast for the treatment of ankle fractures 2 weeks after surgery with weight bearing as able. They used data from 243 trial participants and reviewed medical notes to estimate costs from both the National Health Service (NHS) and…
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